F. John Hay

Extension Educator Emphasis Area: Sustainable Engineering Systems University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Address: CHA 250
Lincoln NE 68583-0726
Phone: 402-472-0408 On-campus 2-0408
Email: jhay2@unl.edu
Website: Cropwatch Bioenergy
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Extension Educator, Biological Systems Engineering

About F. John Hay

F. John Hay is an Extension Educator for Biological Systems Engineering, specializing in renewable energy and biofuels. Hay focuses on feasibility of renewable energy systems for residential and businesses including detailed economic analysis. Energy literacy including fuel literacy related to biofuels and farm sustainability are also an important educational area of focus areas. Hay installed a Solar PV array at his home in 2017 and has held multiple hands-on workshops to teach others about solar design, installation, and economic calculations for solar PV systems.

Appointment

70% Extension
30% Teaching

Teaching Interests

Unintended consequences of the biofuels industry
Ethanol co-product utilization
Bioenergy crops
Changes in farming practices due to the biofuels industry
Small wind turbines and small solar systems for home, farm, or business
Extension Education

In the News

Jul 01, 2022: Volunteers cleaning up Deadman’s Run tributary

Courses Taught

Energy Sciences 220: Introduction to Energy Systems

Education

M.S., Agronomy, Texas A&M University, 2003
B.S., Agronomy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2001

Honors and Awards

Service to the Industry Award, Nebraska Aviation Trades Association 2014
Achievement Award for early career excellence National Association of County Agricultural Agents 2010

Selected Publications

Hay, F. (2019). Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Bioenergy. In Bioenergy, Biomass to Biofuels 2nd Edition. Anju Dahiya, (pp.). San Diego, CA: Elsevier.
Hay, F., Ianno, N. J, (2019). Chapter 4: The Development of Solar Energy Generation Technologies and Global Production Capabilities. In Biomass to Biofuels Strategies for Global Industries 2nd Edition. Wiley.
Hay, F. Romich, E. (2019) Solar Electric Investment Analysis. North Central Region SARE.
Meyer, G.E., Mabie, D.A., Hay, F.J., Adams, S.A., Bartels, T.L., Fitzgerald, J.B. (2009). Improved Instrumentation and Controls for Biomass Heating and Impact on Greenhouse Profitability. ASABE Conference Paper.
Hay, F.J., Vietor, D.M., Munster, C.L., White, R.H., Provin, T.L. (2007). Leaching losses of NO3-N and dissolved P from manure and fertilizer during turfgrass establishment. Plant Soil, 296:1-17.